Chapter five hundred and ninety-four the emperor's response
Can the emperor be happy?
Originally there were potatoes, plus the grain stored in various grain depots, how could the people of Chen and Qianzhou hold on until the summer grain was put into the depots?
Preventing locust plagues can be considered a big step.
Li Shimin originally thought that this matter was over and he could live a leisurely life again.
But who knows, today a minister in the court said that rumors are spreading in Taiyuan and other places.
It is said that Zhao Chen and Li Chengqian exchanged identities back then.
The current crown prince position should belong to Zhao Chen.
If this is really a rumor, forget it.
But the rumors were so true, it was as if they had seen what happened at that time.
Li Shimin had some worries about this matter.
After reprimanding the official who delivered the news, he came to the Li Zheng Hall in a hurry.
"There are rumors about Zhao Chen's identity, and his clothes are almost the same as the real ones." Li Shimin sat down and said slowly.
They only revealed the news to Gao Shilian and Wei Zheng.
Did they leak it?
"90% of the news came from Songtsen Gampo of Tibet. This guy is a smart man and knows that the relationship between the prince and Zhao Chen is not good."
"So he deliberately sent people to spread this rumor. I don't think it is really different from what he made up." Li Shimin waved his hand slowly.
Originally, the speculation about Zhao Chen's identity was limited to the area around Chang'an City.
It's better now, it's spread all over Taiyuan.
In a few days, the entire Tang Dynasty will probably know about this.
This is really not a good thing.
"No wonder Gan'er came over yesterday and begged for mercy, saying that he wanted his brother to come back and help him." Empress Changsun nodded slowly and said.
She finally understood the purpose of Li Chengqian's visit yesterday.
Li Chengqian must have known the news in advance, and he was worried that Zhao Chen's identity was indeed as rumored.
But he couldn't deal with Zhao Chen, so he thought of letting Changsun Wuji come back.
"Guanyin's uncle Gao Shilian also told me about this today, and he also said that he would let Changsun Wuji come back."
"There is nothing better than correcting a mistake when you know it is wrong."
"I was wondering if Changsun Wuji went to Gao Shilian in advance to say hello." Li Shimin frowned.
Changsun Wuji was too thoughtful, and Li Shimin never liked him very much.
This time, the rumor came back again, although this rumor was not spread by Changsun Wuji.
But Li Shimin was still extremely unhappy.
"What do you mean, Your Majesty?"
"If this news spreads again, the prince will definitely not be able to bear it and will probably take action against Zhao Chen."
"It won't be good if the two of them hurt anyone!" Empress Changsun was worried.
Even the fact that the two of them hugged each other wrongly can be spread like wildfire.
As long as he inquires carefully and consider their attitude towards Zhao Chen, it is impossible for Li Chengqian not to have doubts in his heart.
Li Chengqian suffered a lot from Zhao Chen.
If he takes action, it will definitely be a thunder strike.
Queen Changsun was worried about how the two of them would end up if they really confronted each other.
Li Shimin was silent for a moment and then said: "90% of this rumor is Songtsen Gampo's revenge for the conditions proposed by the Tang Dynasty in the mutual trade."
"I have decided to let Zhao Chen go to Songzhou again and give the Tubo people a severe lesson."
"What about Gan'er?" Queen Changsun asked.
There is no problem in transferring Zhao Chen away from Chang'an City.
But if Li Chengqian stayed in Chang'an, and if Zhao Chen knew his identity in the future, how would he feel when he thought about today's events?
"Chen, the people in the two states of Guizhou need someone to comfort them. The locust plague in various places cannot be eliminated in a day. Therefore, I plan to ask the prince to go to the two states in my name."
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Li Chengqian went to Hou Junji's house today.
Since the end of the Battle of Songzhou, Hou Junji has allowed his soldiers to plunder the people in the city.
He was transferred back to Chang'an by the emperor, gave him a severe scolding, and is now at home idle.
Hou Junji knew that if he didn't do something, he probably wouldn't be used by the emperor in this life.
It doesn't matter if the emperor doesn't use him.
But if the current prince and the future emperor don't use him, then won't his life be over?
So Hou Junji asked Helan Chushi to give Li Chengqian a message.
Please invite Li Chengqian to come to the house for a drink today.
Li Chengqian certainly knew what Hou Junji meant. Since he was able to come, he naturally knew it very well.
Hou Junji led his whole family to greet Li Chengqian at the door of his house.
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is here, but I missed the welcome. Please forgive me, Your Highness the Crown Prince!" When Hou Junji saw Li Chengqian, his face was full of smiles.
"General Hou, don't be so polite. You are Cheng Qian's elder. Cheng Qian is really guilty of harassing General Hou!" Li Chengqian didn't show any attitude.
He knew that Hou Junji was a man whose eyes were higher than his head.
If you are not polite to him, it will be counterproductive.
Hou Junji was very happy and took Li Chengqian into the mansion.
The two sat across from each other in the courtyard of the Hou Mansion, and Helan Chushi stood aside, pouring wine for them.
"Your Highness, there are two jars of good wine here, you should try it!" Hou Junji said with a smile.
Helan Chushi immediately poured wine for the two of them.
The mellow smell of wine instantly attracted Li Chengqian's attention.
Take a sip and feel the aroma of wine.
"Good wine, good wine!" Li Chengqian smiled.
"This is the wine from Wangyou Tavern. It was brewed by the merchants under Zhao Chen, but also with Zhao Chen's skills." Hou Junji explained with a smile.
Li Chengqian's expression immediately turned cold, and his eyes fell on Hou Junji's face.
Knowing that he and Zhao Chen were not dealing with each other, Hou Junji still dared to say such things to him?
Li Chengqian was very unhappy.
"General Hou invites me here today. If you are just drinking, don't mention others. If you have something to do, just ask." Li Chengqian went straight to the point and said.
Hou Junji still had a warm smile on his face.
"Don't be angry, Your Highness. I invite Your Highness to come here today, not only for drinking, but also for other reasons." Hou Junji said with a smile, holding the wine glass, clinking it with Li Chengqian, and drank it all in one gulp.
Li Chengqian looked at Hou Junji coldly, waiting for his next words.
"Chu Shi, I don't need you here anymore. You go down and rest first." Hou Junji and Helan Chushi said.
Helan Chushi left, and only Hou Junji and Li Chengqian were left in the courtyard.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince, I heard rumors outside that His Highness the Crown Prince and Zhao Chen have of course exchanged identities."
"Today's news has reached the emperor's ears."
"I don't know what His Royal Highness is thinking!" Hou Junji said with a smile, sipping his wine and staring at Li Chengqian.
Li Chengqian looked even colder.
Hou Junji was obviously testing his attitude.
"Since General Hou knows Zhao Chen's identity, why didn't he invite Zhao Chen for a drink instead of inviting me?" Li Chengqian asked.
"Haha, it's just a rumor. Of course I won't take it seriously."
"But the forces around Zhao Chen have begun to take shape. If no one helps His Highness the Crown Prince..." Hou Junji suddenly lowered his voice.?